VW Golf Cabriolet GTi 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    12 year old car that has value!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad, if you are careful.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great fun - steering very heavy, though.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Gets faster all the time...

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    VW - say no more - never broken down in 8 years.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still pretty cool. Cult image developing.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No probs. Fairly tight in the back and boot, but who cares!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Worth fitting Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Way too expensive - used private garages for years now.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Still perfect.

    Other

    Hood and exhaust replaced. 12 years old!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes